Hiring the right person for a permanent role can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. It’s time-consuming, uncertain, and sometimes, downright frustrating. In today’s fast-moving job market, many businesses find themselves rushing to fill roles, only to realise weeks (or months) later that the fit wasn’t quite right.
At Profiles Personnel, we’ve seen it all. And we’re here to make sure you don’t make the same hiring mistakes we’ve seen time and time again.
Here are just a few of the most common pitfalls in recruitment and how working with a professional recruitment partner like us can help you avoid them:
1. Assuming “One Size Fits All”
A candidate who was perfect for one business might not work in yours. Every company is different.
How we help: We listen. We learn your culture. We understand your team dynamics and we tailor our candidate recommendations accordingly.
2. Overlooking Soft Skills
Yes, qualifications matter. But so does emotional intelligence, attitude, and communication. These can make all the difference to long-term success.
How we help: Our consultants interview every candidate personally, evaluating not just experience, but character, attitude and fit for your team.
3. Taking Too Long to Respond
One of the biggest mistakes? Letting the process drag out. Talented candidates often have multiple options, and when feedback is delayed or interviews are pushed back too far, they move on. And let’s not forget - candidates are real people… Many take time off work, travel to interviews, and invest emotionally in the process.
How we help: We act as your eyes, ears and honest voice in the market. We encourage a fair, respectful process by guiding clients to respond promptly to CVs, give timeous interview feedback, and keep communication clear and kind - because that’s what great hiring is built on.
4. Vague Job Descriptions
If your job ad doesn’t clearly outline what you’re offering and what you expect, you may attract the wrong applicants or even put off the right ones.
How we help: We work closely with you to craft job specs that are precise, attractive and aligned with your brand and business goals.
5. Rushing the Process
Urgency is understandable, especially if a team is under pressure. But rushing to hire “just anyone” can lead to poor cultural fit or lack of long-term commitment.
How we help: We take the pressure off your shoulders by sourcing, screening and shortlisting top-quality candidates. We are fast, but never careless.
💬 Words of Wisdom from Ola, Our Permanent Recruitment Specialist:
“People and listening are at the heart of everything we do. By truly listening to our clients, to our candidates, and to the stories behind each role we strive to build meaningful relationships that lead to lasting results. Understanding business needs and individual aspirations isn’t just part of our process; it is our process.” – Ola
Why Clients Trust Profiles Personnel
With decades of experience placing permanent staff into commercial roles, from administrators and sales execs to HR professionals and team leaders, we pride ourselves on doing recruitment the right way: personal, precise, and professional.
Looking to grow your team with confidence?
Let’s chat about how we can take the stress out of your hiring process and help you build a team that lasts.
📞 Call us or drop us a message – we’re here to help.